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A "wildly surprising, entertaining" (Jodi Picoult) novel featuring a college dropout and an eighty-four-year-old woman on the run from the law, full of tremendous heart, wit, and wisdom from the USA Today bestselling author of The Invisible Husband of Frick Island.
A Good Morning America Buzz Pick * A Marie Claire Book Club Pick for April * A Reader's Digest Book Club Pick for April * A LibraryReads Pick * One of Southern Living's Most Anticipated 2023 Releases * One of Today's Most Anticipated 2023 Releases
An unforgettable pairing of a college dropout and an eighty-four-year-old woman on the run from the law in this story full of tremendous heart, humor, and wit from the USA Today bestselling author of The Invisible Husband of Frick Island.
Twenty-one-year-old Tanner Quimby needs a place to live. Preferably one where she can continue sitting around in sweatpants and playing video games nineteen hours a day. Since she has no credit or money to speak of, her options are limited, so when an opportunity to work as a live-in caregiver for an elderly woman falls into her lap, she takes it.
One slip on the rug. That's all it took for Louise Wilt's daughter to demand that Louise have a full-time nanny living with her. Never mind that she can still walk fine, finish her daily crossword puzzle, and pour the two fingers of vodka she drinks every afternoon. Bottom line- Louise wants a caretaker even less than Tanner wants to be one.
The two start off their living arrangement happily ignoring each other until Tanner starts to notice things-weird things. Like, why does Louise keep her garden shed locked up tighter than a prison? And why is the local news fixated on the suspect of one of the biggest jewelry heists in American history who looks eerily like Louise? And why does Louise suddenly appear in her room, with a packed bag at 1 a.m. insisting that they leave town immediately?
Thus begins the story of a not-to-be-underestimated elderly woman and an aimless young woman who-if they can outrun the mistakes of their past-might just have the greatest adventure of their lives.
A "wildly surprising, entertaining" (Jodi Picoult) novel featuring a college dropout and an eighty-four-year-old woman on the run from the law, full of tremendous heart, wit, and wisdom from the USA Today bestselling author of The Invisible Husband of Frick Island.
A Good Morning America Buzz Pick * A Marie Claire Book Club Pick for April * A Reader's Digest Book Club Pick for April * A LibraryReads Pick * One of Southern Living's Most Anticipated 2023 Releases * One of Today's Most Anticipated 2023 Releases
An unforgettable pairing of a college dropout and an eighty-four-year-old woman on the run from the law in this story full of tremendous heart, humor, and wit from the USA Today bestselling author of The Invisible Husband of Frick Island.
Twenty-one-year-old Tanner Quimby needs a place to live. Preferably one where she can continue sitting around in sweatpants and playing video games nineteen hours a day. Since she has no credit or money to speak of, her options are limited, so when an opportunity to work as a live-in caregiver for an elderly woman falls into her lap, she takes it.
One slip on the rug. That's all it took for Louise Wilt's daughter to demand that Louise have a full-time nanny living with her. Never mind that she can still walk fine, finish her daily crossword puzzle, and pour the two fingers of vodka she drinks every afternoon. Bottom line- Louise wants a caretaker even less than Tanner wants to be one.
The two start off their living arrangement happily ignoring each other until Tanner starts to notice things-weird things. Like, why does Louise keep her garden shed locked up tighter than a prison? And why is the local news fixated on the suspect of one of the biggest jewelry heists in American history who looks eerily like Louise? And why does Louise suddenly appear in her room, with a packed bag at 1 a.m. insisting that they leave town immediately?
Thus begins the story of a not-to-be-underestimated elderly woman and an aimless young woman who-if they can outrun the mistakes of their past-might just have the greatest adventure of their lives.
Colleen Oakley is the USA Today bestselling author of The Invisible Husband of Frick Island, You Were There Too, Close Enough to Touch, and Before I Go. Her books have been named best books by People, Us Weekly, Library Journal, and Real Simple, and have been long-listed for the Southern Book Prize. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband, four kids, and the world's biggest lapdog.
“You’ll never be able to see what’s coming in this wildly
surprising, entertaining ride of a novel—which is a coming-of-age
story, a contending-with-age story, and a surprising exploration of
how womanhood is a matter of surprising others…and oneself.”—Jodi
Picoult, New York Times bestselling author of Wish You Were
Here
“Colleen Oakley is in a world of her own when it comes to creating
lovable, quirky characters—and those in The Mostly True Story of
Tanner and Louise are her best yet. With an abundance of charm and
wit, a dose of adventure, and surprises around each corner, you’ll
be rooting for Tanner and Louise with every turn of the page. An
absolute blast.”—Taylor Jenkins Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling
author of Malibu Rising
"The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise is pure joy on paper.
With wit, sass, and real emotion, Tanner and Louise, two unlikely
fugitives, find connection, common ground, and true friendship
across generations. A delightful reminder that there are
meaningful second, third, and even fourth acts
in life."—Chandler Baker, New York Times bestselling author of
Whisper Network
“Colleen Oakley’s The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise is the
ultimate road trip, featuring a pair of quirky, original characters
on the lam from the law. A funny, fresh take on unlikely
friendships and family, I’d ride shotgun with Tanner and Louise in
a heartbeat!”—Mary Kay Andrews, New York Times bestselling author
of The Newcomer
"An absolute delight. A twenty-first century version of Bonnie and
Clyde…if Bonnie were an octogenarian jewel thief on the run and
Clyde her bitter 20-something caretaker. It’s also a story of
lifelong friendships, the (often) extra work women are saddled
with, and the value of second chances. You will laugh out loud,
maybe cry, but you will definitely be rooting for these strong,
powerful women. Tanner and Louise will live forever in your heart
and (likely) be the ones whispering for you to take that chance and
risk it all."—Julie Clark, New York Times bestselling author of The
Last Flight and The Lies I Tell
“Deliciously entertaining, this feminist caper of a novel has a
little of everything, from a wild road trip, to quirky and lovable
characters, to a “keep you on your toes” mystery. With great charm
and wit, The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise offers a
dazzling cornucopia of truths: the might of female friendship, that
women only get better with age, and that the journey to
self-discovery is a path worth taking. Colleen Oakley has done it
again—I loved Tanner and Louise!”—Karma Brown, USA Today
bestselling author of Recipe for a Perfect Wife
"Absolutely delightful! I would follow Tanner and Louise
anywhere."—Elle Cosimano, USA Today bestselling author of Finlay
Donovan Is Killing It
"I adored everything about this book. Sparkling writing, characters
you root for, an unlikely partnership who may or may not be on the
lam from the authorities and twists you didn’t see coming. Move
over Thelma and Louise and make room for Louise and
Tanner!”—Allison Winn Scotch, New York Times bestselling author of
The Rewind
"[This] page-turner will inspire you to think about the secret
histories we all carry."—Today.com
“Ambitionless 21-year-old Tanner needs a place to live but gets a
lot more than she bargained for when she agrees to work as live-in
caregiver for Louise, a vodka-swilling, sharp-as-a-tack elderly
woman. The little old lady might not be as innocent as she seems,
though, especially when she tells Tanner they need to make a quick
getaway. Is Louise the culprit behind a legendary jewel heist? With
a wild road trip, a classic car and a love interest reminiscent of
a young Brad Pitt, The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise is
tailor-made for fans of Thelma and Louise.”—Reader's Digest
"[A] fun new novel."—Southern Living
“A humorous, multigenerational tale of adventure and
suspense.”—Atlanta Journal Constitution
"Oakley's storytelling is first-rate. Readers will eagerly hop
aboard this wildly fun, greatly entertaining ride."—Shelf Awareness
(starred review)
“Tanner and Louise’s growing bond is funny and heartwarming and
gives heart to Oakley’s (The Invisible Husband of Frick Island)
latest, but the sharp, witty dialogue and plotting keep the story
from becoming too saccharine. A great read-alike for fans of the
television show Hacks.”—Library Journal
“Oakley (The Invisible Husband of Frick Island) draws on Thelma and
Louise for this delightful story of an elderly woman and her
caregiver who go on the run...The antics of this unlikely duo makes
for an entertaining buddy drama.”—Publishers Weekly
“Oakley spins a clever intergenerational story about two mismatched
women who have more in common than they expected. Louise is a
delight, an earthy, honest older woman, and the story is full of
clever surprises. This lively odd-couple caper will appeal to fans
of Fredrik Backman and Rachel Joyce.”—Booklist
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